Cast

Jim Carrey

1962

Active years (films on this site)

1998–1999

Genres

ComedyDramaBiography

Schools and movements

Australian New WaveCzechoslovak New WaveNew Hollywood

Directors worked with

Peter Weir1 filmMiloš Forman1 film

Biography

James Eugene Carrey is a Canadian and American actor, comedian, and visual artist. Known primarily for his energetic slapstick performances, he is regarded as one of the most prominent comedic actors of his generation. He has received two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for BAFTA Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Awards and honours

International

• MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance 1996
• Golden Globes 1999
• Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
• Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

National / local

• MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance 1995
• MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss 1995
• MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance 1996
• MTV Movie Award for Best Villain 1997
• Canada's Walk of Fame 1998
• MTV Movie Award for Best Villain 2001
• MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance 2006
• MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance 2009

2 films on this site

1. The Truman Show 1998 · Peter Weir · IMDb 8.2 · Cast
2. Man on the Moon 1999 · Miloš Forman · IMDb 7.4 · Cast